Aquitaine ring How did the Aquitaine sundial get its name? Almost 900 years ago, in 1152, Eleanor of Aquitaine gave a sundial like this one to King Henry II of England so that Henry would know when to return from the hunt for their love trysts. Henry had a copy of the dial made for Eleanor that was inlaid with diamonds and engraved with the words Carpe Diem or "Seize the Day."

Aquitaine Sundials- Laurel Leaves . $28.37. educational item. great accessories. Sundial. elegant and unique. great gift. In 1152, Eleanor of Aquitaine gave a sundial ring to Henry II so that he would know when to leave the hunt for their love trysts. Moved by her love, Henry ordered his jewellers to make a copy for Eleanor - inlaid with diamonds and engraved with the Latin words Carpe diem (seize the day). This ring is an adaptation of the one that Eleanor gave ...

Aquitaine ring How did the Aquitaine sundial get its name? Almost 900 years ago, in 1152, Eleanor of Aquitaine gave a sundial like this one to King Henry II of England so that Henry would know when to return from the hunt for their love trysts. Henry had a copy of the dial made for Eleanor that was inlaid with diamonds and engraved with the words Carpe Diem or "Seize the Day."

Princess Joan of England, Queen of Sicily (1165 - 1199). Daughter of King Henry II and Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine. She married William II of Sicily and had one son who died young. She remarried Raymond VI of Toulouse and had three children.

History, Queens Eleanor, Queens Joanna, Sicily

Queen Joanna of England-interesting story

Princess Joan of England, Queen of Sicily (1165 - 1199). Daughter of King Henry II and Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine. She married William II of Sicily and had one son who died young. She remarried Raymond VI of Toulouse and had three children. Ancestor

Richard I Lionheart of England married Berengaria of Navarre (above), daughter of King Sancho VI of Navarre. Richard's mother, Eleanor of Aquitaine, was responsible for arranging this marriage because an alliance with Navarre will provide greater security for the southern border of Aquitaine in France.

1230, Le Mans, Maine, France. Berengaria of Navarre, Queen of England from 1165–1170, died 1230. She was the wife of King Richard I and the eldest daughter of King Sancho VI of Navarre and Sancha of Castile.

Berengaria of Navarre c. 1165–1170 – 23 December 1230) was Queen of England as the wife of King Richard I. She was the eldest daughter of King Sancho VI of Navarre and Sancha of Castile. As is the case with many of the medieval queens consort of the Kingdom of England, relatively little is known of her life. The early 20th Century Cunard passenger liner RMS Berengaria was named in her honour, the first Cunard ship to be named for a British queen.

King Henry II of England (Count of Anjou, Count of Maine, Duke of Normandy, Duke of Aquitaine, Count of Nantes). His sarcophagus rests next to that of his wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine, and his son Richard the Lionheart, in Fontevraud Abbey.

Henry II (1154-1189) King Henry II Henry II was born on 5 March 1133 in Le Mans. He ruled as Count of Anjou, Duke of Normandy and as King of England from 1154 until his death in 1189. Following the disputed reign of King Stephen, Henry's reign saw efficient consolidation. Henry II has a reputation as one of England's greatest medieval kings. At various times he controlled parts of Wales, Scotland, eastern Ireland, and western France. He was the first of the Plantagenet or Angevin Kings.

KING of LEINSTER, Dermot McMurrough, 1110-1171. In Irish history books written after 1800 in the age of nationalism, Diarmait Mac Murchada was often seen as a traitor, but his intention was not to aid an English invasion of Ireland, but rather to use Henry's assistance to become the High King of Ireland himself. He had no way of knowing Henry II's ambitions to take over and create the Lordship of Ireland. Generation 29 on family tree.

Eleanor of Aquitaine ... the only women to be the Queen of both England and France

Eleanor of Aquitaine, as painted by Kinuko Craft || Never was there a more determined, persistent, strong-willed, and ardent woman in all of history. I admire her immensely. Immensely... She let nothing stand in her way.

Eleanor of Aquitaine by Kinuko Craft Eleanor of Aquitaine (French: Aliénor d’Aquitaine; Éléonore de Guyenne; 1122 or 1124 – 1 April 1204) was one of the wealthiest and most powerful women in Western Europe during the High Middle Ages, She became Duchess of Aquitaine in her own right while she was still a child, then later queen consort of France (1137–1152) and England (1154–1189). She was the patron of literary figures such as Wace, Benoît de Sainte-Maure, and Bernart de Ventadorn.

Elenor of Aquitaine...The only women to be a Queen of both England and a Queen of France. (Art: 'Eleanor of Aquitaine' by Kinuko Craft.)

Henry II was notorious for his illicit relations with other men’s wives, and for having several illegitimate children. However, few records containing information about them have survived, and only records about the most infamous mistresses would have been written to start with. Henry II married Eleanor of Aquitaine in 1152, the same year Henry’s first recorded illegitimate son, Geoffrey Plantagenet Archbishop of York was born, details of his mother are unclear but her name is believed to hav...

Henry II was notorious for his illicit relations with other men’s wives, and for having several illegitimate children. However, few records containing information about them have survived, and only records about the most infamous mistresses would have been written to start with. Henry II married Eleanor of Aquitaine in 1152. Generation 28 on family tree.

Henry II was notorious for his illicit relations with other men’s wives, and for having several illegitimate children. However, few records containing information about them have survived, and only records about the most infamous mistresses would have been written to start with. Henry II married Eleanor of Aquitaine in 1152, the same year Henry’s first recorded illegitimate son, Geoffrey Plantagenet Archbishop of York was born.

King Henry II - (1133-1189), reigned 1154-1189; he married Eleanor of Aquitaine in 1152.

Eleanor of Aquitaine, from France; Queen of England and Mother to Richard the Lionheart...By Artist Unknown...

Kinuko Y. Craft is an Japanese-born American contemporary painter, illustrator and Fantasy artist, one of the most widely respected and well known fantasy artists in the United States today.Her past commissions have included book covers of many well known fantasy authors, opera posters, fairy tale books and covers for many national magazines.During her career Kinuko Craft has become known for meticulous attention to detail, a passionate love of fine art and a deep knowledge of art history.

Kinuko Y. Craft Eleanor of Aquitaine. One of the most widely respected and well known artists and illustrators in the World today. Her past commissions have included paintings for book covers of the who’s who of well known fantasy authors, opera posters, fairy tale books as well as covers for almost every major national magazine. During her storied career she has become known for meticulous attention to detail, a passionate love of fine art and a deep knowledge of art history.

The first woman to ask for divorce and lead an army, Eleanor of Aquitaine lived until she was 82 (pretty good considering most died in their 40s). She got a formal education, which was really rare for women in that era. There are rumours that she poisoned her second husband Henry II’s mistress, the Fair Rosamund. (Painting by Edmund Blair Leighton)

The Accolade by Edmund Blair Leighton. To a young me, this painting represented the idealized chivalric love between a princess and her knight.

The Accolade tapestry shows a medieval scene based on the beautiful work by Edmund Blair Leighton. This medieval tapestry is a beautiful example of a wall hanging showing life in the middle ages, of a throne room where a young man is knighted by the Lady of the court.

The Lady of Shalott, 1888 by John Waterhouse Renaissance Giclee Art Print This is an oversize fine art giclee print on a quality archival stock. It is entitled ' The Lady of Shalott' by European Renaissance artist John William Waterhouse in 1888. This oversize piece featuring classical romantic artwork is also avail. on canvas as well as custom framed. http://www.enjoyart.com/single_posters/classicpaintings/TheLadyofShalott1888byJohnWaterhouseRenaissanceGicleeArtPrint.htm

The Lady of Shalott is an oil painting that was painted by John William Waterhouse in 1888. The painting is the artist interpretation of a scene from the poem “Lady of Shalott”. The scene shows the woman drifting down a stream in a boat after she catches a glimpse of Sir Lancelot. While looking at him her mirror cracks and she feels it is due to a curse. So she floats down the river singing. (I'm mainly pinning this just because of Anne of Green Gables)

The Lady of Shalott John William Waterhouse. Painting The Lady of Shalott Alfred Lord Tennyson ~ A Romantic Poem On either side the river lie Long fields of barley and of rye, That clothe the wold and meet the sky; And thro' the field the road runs by To many~ tower'd Camelot; And up and down the people go, Gazing where the lilies blow Round an island there below, The island of Shalott. Willows whiten, aspens quiver, Little breezes dusk and shiver Continued on Femme Classic Art

Courtly Love-Eleanor of Aquitaine is credited with the introduction of 'courtly love' to France and later England. Courtly Love was meant to be platonic, romantic 'courtship', by a man, of a Lady, (not his wife) whose social position was above his own. An unattainable Lover. This romantic play was an accepted part of Court life. Evidence of this sort of play was, sadly, used against Anne Boleyn.

Eleanor of Aquitaine is credited with the introduction of Courtly Love to France and later England. Courtly Love was meant to be platonic, romantic 'courtship', by a man, of a lady, (not his wife) whose social position was above his own. An unattainable lover. This romantic play was an accepted part of court life. Evidence of this sort of play was, sadly, used against Anne Boleyn.

EMBROIDERY DEPICTING "COURTLY LOVE" ELEANOR OF AQUITAINE IS CREDITED WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF THIS "COURTLY LOVE" FIRST TO FRANCE & THEN TO ENGLAND. IT IS MEANT TO BE PLATONIC / ROMANTIC / COURTSHIP BY A MAN, OF A LADY (NOT HIS WIFE) WHOSE SOCIAL POSITION WAS ABOVE HIS OWN. AN UNATTAINABLE LOVER. THIS ROMANTIC PLAY-ACTING WAS AN ACCEPTED PART OF COURT LIFE. EVIDENCE OF THIS SORT OF PLAY-ACTING IS WHAT SADLY, WAS USED AGAINIST ANNE BOLEYN.

The Eleanor of Aquitaine Vase.' It can now be seen on permanent display in the Louvre, the museum having acquired the piece in 1793 after the French Revolution. The object is known to have belonged to Eleanor of Aquitaine, who, having inherited it from her grandfather, William IX, gave it as a wedding gift to her first husband, Louis VII of France. In his turn, he gave it to Abbot Suger for his foundation of St. Denis, who used it as a communion vessel.

The only surviving artifact of Eleanor's life. A rock crystal vase that resides in the Louvre. Purpose explained in Eleanor of Aquitaine : Books 1-3 http://www.eleanorofaquitaine.net